Increasing Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders Among Urban Special Educators in Tanzania: Results From Three Teacher Training Workshops

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作者
Naqvi, Nilofer C. [1 ]
Wong-Goodrich, Sarah J. E. [1 ]
Martinage, Amanda [2 ]
Gordon, Sarah L. [1 ]
DeCuffa, Jacqueline A. [1 ]
Collins, Martha [2 ]
机构
[1] Iona Coll, New Rochelle, NY 10801 USA
[2] OMPACO, Lexington, MA USA
关键词
Autism Spectrum Disorder; Tanzania; Teacher Training; Teacher Training Workshops; Urban Special Educators; DEVELOPMENTAL-DISABILITIES; PROFESSIONAL-DEVELOPMENT; CHILDREN; OUTCOMES; PROGRAM; HEALTH; INTERVENTION; IMBALANCES; INCLUSION; SERVICES;
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10.4018/IJTEPD.2020070101
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G40 [教育学];
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040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Autism spectrum disorder or autism is seen world-wide, however in Tanzania there is emerging awareness and understanding about the disorder among teachers. This study examines the knowledge outcomes of teachers after a multi-day training on autism at three sites across the country. A total of 99 teachers completed the training. At the end of the training, there was a significant increase in the knowledge scores on an autism knowledge measure across all sites. There was a significant difference in knowledge scores across sites, with teachers at one site scoring higher than teachers in both other sites. Reasons why are further discussed. This study provides a detailed description of how to increase the awareness of autism in the teaching community in Tanzania with positive outcomes.
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